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GA HB1001
Motor vehicles; presentation of a driver's license in a certain electronic format satisfies the requirement to possess a driver's license while operating a motor vehicle; provide
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Introduced
01/23/2024
01/23/2024
In Committee
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
Crossed Over
02/21/2024
02/21/2024
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance, expiration, and renewal of drivers' licenses, so as to provide that presentation of a driver's license in a certain electronic format satisfies the requirement to possess a driver's license while operating a motor vehicle; to prohibit the compelling of a licensee to produce a wireless telecommunications device to a law enforcement officer; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia's laws regarding driver's licenses to provide that the presentation of a driver's license in an electronic format on a wireless telecommunications device, as approved by the Department, satisfies the requirement to possess a driver's license while operating a motor vehicle. The bill also prohibits law enforcement officers from compelling a licensee to release their wireless telecommunications device when displaying an electronic driver's license. The bill establishes that a licensee shall not be considered to have consented to a search of their device when using it to display their electronic driver's license.
Committee Categories
Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time (on 03/08/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66219 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/226541 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/224988 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/224451 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/221559 |
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